[Ord. No. 1250 §1(401), 10-15-2002]
A. 
The City of Branson West is hereby divided into zoning districts in order to prevent the overcrowding of the land; to provide adequate light and air; to facilitate adequate provision of facilities for transportation, utilities and other public requirements; to secure public safety; to promote a more compatible relationship of land uses within the City; to promote the orderly development of the City in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan; and to effectuate the use of other accepted purposes of zoning.
B. 
The City of Branson West is divided into the following categories of zoning districts:
"A-1"
Agricultural District. Primarily undeveloped land usually found on the periphery of the City.
"R-1"
Single-Family Residence District. A zone designed to accommodate single-family residential development at maximum densities of five (5) dwelling units per acre.
"R-2"
Two-Family Residence District. A zone intended to accommodate traditional single-family development and cluster development, as well as two-family housing, at maximum densities of six (6) dwelling units per acre.
"R-3"
Multi-Family Residence District. A zone intended to accommodate a variety of residential development at higher densities, including town houses and multi-family developments, at maximum densities of up to twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.
"R-MP"
Manufactured Home Residence District. A zone designed to accommodate manufactured housing development at maximum densities of up to five (5) dwelling units per acre.
"C-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District. A zone intended to accommodate convenience retail and personal service businesses that offer services and goods that are a frequent or daily necessity for residents of surrounding neighborhoods.
"C-2"
General Commercial District. A zone intended to accommodate office, business and commercial uses that are dependent on high visibility and accessibility from arterial and highway locations to attract customers.
"I-1"
Light Industrial District. A zone designed for the location of industrial activities which do not involve substantial storage of outdoor materials.
"I-2"
Heavy Industrial District. A zone intended to accommodate more intensive industrial uses which may also involve outdoor storage and production of materials.
"PD"
Planned Development District. A zone in which regulations are designed to provide flexibility and innovation in development while ensuring that the uses developed will be compatible with nearby properties and the intent of this Chapter. A planned development district may involve a mix of land uses.
[Ord. No. 1250 §1(402), 10-15-2002]
A. 
There shall be an Official Map known and designated as the City of Branson West Zoning Map, which shall show all the boundaries of all zoning districts within the City limits. This map shall be kept in the Branson West City Hall.
B. 
The City of Branson West Zoning Map is incorporated herein by reference. Amendments to this map shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article III, Administration and Review.
C. 
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
1. 
District boundaries are either the centerlines of streets or alleys unless otherwise shown.
2. 
Where the district boundaries are not otherwise indicated and where the property has been or may hereafter be divided into blocks and lots, the district boundaries shall be construed to be the lot lines, and where the districts designated on the map are bounded approximately by lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries of the districts unless otherwise indicated.
3. 
Where the district boundaries follow a railroad right-of-way, creek, stream, or other public way, the district boundaries shall be located at the centerline of said railroad right-of-way, creek, stream or public way.
4. 
In unsubdivided property, the district boundary lines on the map shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.
5. 
Any area not shown on the Zoning Map as being included in any district shall be automatically deemed to be included in the "R-1" Residence District.
[Ord. No. 1250 §1(403), 10-15-2002]
Any territory which may be annexed to the City of Branson West after the effective date of this Chapter shall maintain the use classification of Stone County until the Board of Aldermen has the opportunity to classify the territory in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter after its annexation.